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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Water Authority swears in two returning board members

The Macon Water Authority is starting the new year with new board members.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority is starting the new year with new board members. The MWA officially swore in two returning members at Thursday’s board meeting. Former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Gary Bechtel was sworn is as chairman after his win in the June runoff election against former district board member Desmond Brown. The two ran against each other…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

National Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado after surveying storm damage in Washington County

The National Weather Service spent Thursday surveying storm damage in Washington County and confirmed an EF1 tornado struck the area Wednesday.
Brick Nelson,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The National Weather Service spent Thursday surveying storm damage in Washington County and confirmed an EF1 tornado struck the area Wednesday. Bill Black is one of many Washington County residents who’s feeling the impact. “We got probably four trees, big pines tree, that have blown down on the house.” he said.  “It crushed the chimney, one…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Organizations lay wreath at Rosa Parks Square in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Gwenette Westbrooks, the president of the Macon-Bibb NAACP, says it's important to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to keep his dream of a better future alive.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb NAACP chapter and Evangelical Ministers Alliance held a wreath laying ceremony at Rosa Parks Square Thursday. This officially begins a year long calendar of events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gwenette Westbrooks, the president of the Macon-Bibb NAACP, says it’s important to remember Dr. King and to keep his dream of a…

Downtown Macon To Get Building Renovations
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Downtown Macon to get nearly 100 new lofts

“It's a really big deal for downtown," Newtown Macon President Josh Rogers said. "It’s a massive investment first of all, which is really helpful. It will get two buildings that are now vacant occupied. It will give us a higher storefront occupancy and everything downtown is fueled by the people who live here."
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nearly 100 new lofts are coming to downtown Macon. The lofts will be part of a project expected to be built in place of the old Blaire and Neel buildings along Third and Cherry, which will be torn down. This will allow for 95 new lofts that will help the local businesses in the area. President of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Areas of Amerson River Park closed off due to flooding

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Recent severe weather has led to rising levels of the Ocmulgee River, so the Parks & Beautification Department has closed several areas in Amerson River Park. Here are the areas currently listed as closed: Boat ramps on the north and south end of Amerson River Park. Dirt trails around the pond in Amerson River Park. Paved…

Sports

BS Report: January 4th – Georgia Vs TCU: The Championship

Georgia's stellar season has led them to the big stage once again. Is TCU a worthy opponent to challenge the Dawgs?
David Tufts,

Georgia’s stellar season has led them to the big stage once again. Is TCU a worthy opponent to challenge the Dawgs? Bill Shanks says you shouldn’t expect a walk in the park against the Horned Frogs. He’s got a head-to-head breakdown. Categories: Sports Tags: college football national championship, TCU, UGA

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Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Wofford nails last-second shot to down Mercer 53-52

The Mercer men's basketball team is 0-3 in SoCon play.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team hosted the Wofford Terriers in hopes of winning their first Southern Conference game of the season. The teams went back and forth until the end when Mercer led 52-51, and Jackson Paveletzke for Wofford nailed the game-winning shot with seven-tenths of a second left in regulation to give the Terriers the…

Cpr Lessons For People In Middle Georgia
Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Medical professionals explain importance of knowing CPR after NFL star suffers cardiac arrest

“It's important for everyone to learn CPR that’s what we believe in our organization that you learn from third grade and above."
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– According to the Georgia Arrhythmia Foundation, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States. The organization says administering CPR is one of the most important ways to help someone during an attack. Cardiac Electrophysiologist Felix Sogade is part of the Georgia Arrhythmia Foundation, an organization dedicated to sudden cardiac arrest research and…

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Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

Cochran-Bleckley Industrial Authority receives $500K

"The purpose is to try and develop employers prospects to consider Bleckley to relocate the operation here in our community."
Brick Nelson,

COCHRAN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Grant funding will allow infrastructure enhancements to Bleckley County’s Industrial Park, after the Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded the Industrial Development Authority $500,000 worth of grants. “The purpose is to try and develop employers prospects to consider Bleckley to relocate the operation here in our community,” said Andy Lucas, member of the Cochran-Bleckley County Industrial Development Authority. The…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine returns Thursday

High pressure makes a return to Middle Georgia on Thursday, bringing sunshine and cooler temperatures through the end of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

After a stormy start to the day in Middle Georgia, conditions are calming and skies are clearing overnight. A few areas could see some dense fog into early Thursday. Through the day Thursday, sunshine will be plentiful as high temperatures warm into the mid and upper 60s. We will see a bit of a breeze, with winds gusting up to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man found dead on Meriwood Drive Tuesday night

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the death was a suicide
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7:00 a.m. ) – Deputies were able to confirm the identity of the male. This incident has been determined a suicide. UPDATE (10:20 p.m. ) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the death happened in the 2000 block of Meriwood Drive just after 8:30. A sheriff’s office news release says deputies responded to a call of a person…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible (again) Wednesday

Another round of strong storms will be pushing through Wednesday morning, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and a chance for tornadoes.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a stormy evening in Middle Georgia with rain and storms continuing overnight. Although we saw a few severe storms earlier, storms overnight will be moving into less instability, and will likely be held below severe criteria. By tomorrow, however, another round of strong storms will be moving in, associated with a cold front. Once again there will…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth Police Department begins new year with new chief

41NBC's Brick Nelson sat down with police chief Woodrow Blue to talk about his plans for the community this year.
Brick Nelson,

Woodrow Blue Jr. — Photo Credit to City of DonalsonvilleFORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Forsyth begins 2023 with a new Chief of Police. Chief Woodrow Blue has been in law enforcement for 43 years and has served as a police chief for 38. He began his career in Hahira and has served as police chief in Milledgeville and Donalsonville….

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville water problems close to being resolved

Milledgeville has been experiencing water line breaks due to the frigid temperatures that moved through during Christmas weekend, but after more than a week, city manager Hank Griffeth says the majority of the problems have been resolved.
Edward Smart,

Photo: MGNMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville has been experiencing water line breaks due to the frigid temperatures that moved through during Christmas weekend, but after more than a week, city manager Hank Griffeth says the majority of the problems have been resolved. “I do know that between three of our staff people, prior to us having the low water issue…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Man shot during fight in Warner Robins

A man is hospitalized after being shot during a fight Tuesday night.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9:30 a.m.) – Police identified the man shot as 31-year-old Benjamin Williams of Warner Robins. He’s in stable condition.   WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is hospitalized after being shot during a fight Tuesday night. That’s according to a Warner Robins Police news release, which said WRPD responded to a fight call at 206 Northlake Drive Building…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Strong storms possible Tuesday and Wednesday

Severe storms will be possible in Middle Georgia starting Tuesday evening. Gusty winds, heavy rain and an isolated tornado are possible
Cecilia Reeves,

After a nice Monday, Middle Georgia is poised to once again see rain and storms this week. A strong system will be moving from west to east and our impacts begin tomorrow. Several rounds of storms will be moving through the area, with the first round moving in during the late afternoon/early evening Tuesday. In the graphic above you can…
Local News, Monroe County

Juliette man killed in Monroe County crash

The crash happened Friday at Taylor and Morgan roads
Shelby Coates,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A weekend crash leaves a 66-year-old man dead in Monroe County. The crash happened Friday at Taylor and Morgan Roads. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and found a Chevrolet Avalanche overturned on the east shoulder. An investigation shows, the driver, Jerry Stinson, of Juliette, ran off the road and hit several trees….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia hospitals welcome New Year babies

The new year started with new babies at Macon hospitals
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia hospitals are celebrating new babies in the new year. At the Atrium Health Navicent Family Birth Center little Amalia Margaret was born at 2:12am on January 1, 2023. Congrats to her parents Julie and Andrew Gordon of Macon. At Piedmont Macon, Journi was the first baby born on New Year’s Day at at 4:06…

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Featured, Local News

A few strong storms possible Saturday

We will see the chance for a few severe storms to pop up Saturday afternoon across Middle Georgia, but rain moves out by the evening.
Cecilia Reeves,

Rain has started across parts of Middle Georgia this evening and will continue through the overnight hours. We are not expecting severe weather tonight, but by Saturday we could see a few pop up storms become severe. Main threats will be with any storms that form out by themselves (we call those discrete cells). Though there won’t be much instability,…

Monroe County Officials Set To Resolve their Water Problem
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County officials still working to resolve water problems

Monroe County residents are still recovering from the water shortage from the past weekend.
Edward Smart,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County residents are still recovering from the water shortage from the past weekend. Monroe County officials say they’ve disconnected from the City of Forsyth’s water lines in an attempt to test their independent water supply. “We reconnected both valves to Butts County, reconnected one late last evening and it made it through the night successfully,…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Illegal drugs found connected to Perry woman’s death, man arrested

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The woman found on Friday has been identified as 37-year-old Amber Denise Mullins of Perry. The man found earlier this month was identified as 35-year-old Stevie Ray Thompson of Haynesville. The Perry Police Department says the use of illegal drugs was a contributing factor in Mullins’ death. A search warrant was obtained for the home and illegal narcotics were…